Rachel Heidenry
About Rachel Heidenry
Rachel Heidenry is a Digital Project Manager Apprentice with a background in art history and education. She has held various roles in museums and educational institutions, focusing on outreach programs and accessibility initiatives.
Current Role at Viget
Rachel Heidenry serves as a Digital Project Manager Apprentice at Viget since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing digital projects, ensuring they align with client expectations and project goals. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to facilitate project execution and enhance overall efficiency.
Experience at Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Since 2018, Rachel has worked as an Education Consultant at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. In this position, she directs education outreach programs that provide art lessons to over 5,000 students in the region. Additionally, she organizes workshops for educators on web and museum accessibility as part of the staff DEIA team.
Previous Experience in Museums
Rachel has held several positions in the museum sector. She worked as an Exhibitions Assistant at the NYU Institute for the Study of the Ancient World from 2014 to 2016. She also served as the Manager of Public Programs at the American Folk Art Museum from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she was an Engagement Associate at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara in 2018.
Educational Background
Rachel holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art History, Modern & Contemporary from The Institute of Fine Arts, NYU, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art History and Human Rights from Bard College, graduating in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in art and education.
Research and Curatorial Experience
Rachel has a background in research and curation, having worked as a Research Scholar for The Fulbright Program in San Salvador, El Salvador, from 2011 to 2012. She also served as a Research & Curatorial Fellow at Slought Foundation from 2012 to 2014. These roles contributed to her understanding of art and its cultural significance.